Model year: 1998Date Purchased: 1998-01-10Number of Hours: 1000
"More pro hp would be nice."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Good solid tractor.Cons: Slow hydraulics-low flow.Type of User: Homeowner 100+ AcresLocation: USA VAI also considered buying: John Deere 5085M REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
1987 253 Massey Ferguson 4x4
3.2
Posted 11/14/2013
by Terry Brandon
Model year: 1987Date Purchased: 2012-08-30Number of Hours: 4000
"This is an economical tractor with 4x4 when you need it. The 50hp diesel starts and runs well. Gearing is great for slow work. The 3-ph. is very strong, power steering is responsive, I have a FEL and the plumbing works well. The sitting area is a bit tight with hydraulic lines (shifters etc. at your feet). The PTO only has one setting of 540rpm.
I would go out and buy another 253. They are a great tractor, enough power for my 80 acres and still fuel efficient."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Strong, fuel efficient, 4x4, heavy 3PH.Cons: Sitting area is restrictive. PTO only runs at 540 rpm.Type of User: Homeowner 50-100 AcresLocation: CND OTI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
Good Tractor
4.3
Posted 08/07/2010
by Gary Hess
Model year: 1996Date Purchased: 2010-06-20Number of Hours: 1500
"Good, all around tractor."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Lots of power. Smooth running.Cons: Fuel filter system = poorly designed and a pain to change.Type of User:Location: USA PAI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
very good machine
4.2
Posted 03/23/2010
by Gary Hess
Model year: 1996Date Purchased: 2010-06-23Number of Hours: 1900
"Lots of power
handles very nice
good strong hydraulics
Good well built tractor all ways
great for farming"
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: good all around tractorCons: poor seat adjustmentsType of User: Homeowner 50-100 AcresLocation: USA PAI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
